Schools Liaison Officer

Full time (36.25 hours per week)

Magdalene is one of the most beautiful colleges in Cambridge. It has the longest river frontage of any Cambridge college and we’re located near the centre of Cambridge without being right in the centre.

The College is looking to appoint a Schools Liaison Officer (SLO) to provide liaison with schools and colleges, particularly in our link areas of Merseyside, North Wales and the Isle of Man for which Magdalene is responsible. The SLO will also coordinate many of the other admissions activities of the College such as school visits, residential courses and summer schools

Responsibilities will include assisting the Admissions Tutors with certain administrative duties connected to the running of interviews and selection during the Cambridge admissions process. In addition, the role is responsible for communicating information of outreach activities through the College website, weekly newsletter, social media and other means as appropriate.

Regular travel particularly to schools and colleges in Merseyside, North Wales and the Isle of Man is required. The post holder should have: an undergraduate honours degree; knowledge of, or be prepared to develop, quickly, knowledge of the courses offered, teaching methods used, and the nature of student life within the University of Cambridge and Magdalene College in particular; knowledge of, and commitment to recruitment and widening participation to HE in the UK and an awareness and understanding of the issues that affect recruitment, especially of non-traditional entrants, to Cambridge.

The position is full-time, 36.25 hours a week, with a salary of £30,116.00 and excellent benefits including:

• contributory pension scheme
• free lunch when in college
• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• the use of sports facilities

To see a full job description and application form please click the 'Apply' button above.

To apply please complete an application form and return it to the HR department.

Closing date 29th May 2026, interviews week commencing 22nd June 2026. However, we may interview applicants prior to this date.

*Registered Charity No. 1137542*